Changpeng Zhao (CZ) explained in a recent interview why crypto will become the core infrastructure for an AI-driven world, and why his success came from discipline, not luck.

Key points:

AI agents will make millions of tiny payments, and traditional banks are not built for that scale.

Crypto fits the agent economy naturally: fast payments, global access, and programmable money.

He studied the Bitcoin whitepaper for six months before deciding to enter the market.

Success is not about a lucky start, but about consistency, endurance, and focus.

Money matters, but after a certain point, health, time, and freedom matter more.

CZ also shared that prison was a harsh but valuable lesson. The hardest part was uncertainty, while simple things, freedom, safety, and decent food, turned out to be priceless.